Disabled but still getting exercise

There are serious back problems (e.g. disk, joint or skeletal) that require medical attention to improve. But for many others (like my "long back") the problem is only a structural inclination to intense muscular lock-up. These latter are high-maintenance backs as compared with people naturally built lightly or like fire plugs who never have to worry. Lack of exercise (generally months of academic or professional deskwork) has set my back up for weeks of near paralysis, pain and gradual recovery, but the right exercise maintenance keeps it limber enough (like now) for ordinary daily activity and reasonably heavy resistance training or active cardio sessions. Good luck and hopefully better days ahead.

I have had one total knee replacement and two spinal surgeries. Covid made its appearance before I could have my second replacement and the third spinal surgery. I currently have to use a cane for stability in both the knee and lower back. If I exercise too much, I aggravate one site or sometimes both. I can not walk for long distances nor can I stand for extended time. I have found two YouTube sites that offer a variety of workouts that are seated or standing with chair support. I haven’t learned how to add links to MFP, former Sparkpeople user. Enter the name in the search on Youtube and the site should pop up, More Life Health Seniors and Hasfit. Best wishes for a healthier 2022.